Feb 20, 2026
A Homecoming to the Shenandoah Valley
Candace DeLong is settling into her new role as Frederick County's consumer horticulture extension agent, and she's already discovering the perks of the position, she explains to host Janet Michael on this episode of The Valley Today. Just three weeks into the job, she's found...
Dec 12, 2025
In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomes a panel of passionate Extension Master Gardeners—Carole Belkin, Barbara Bosserman, and Joanne Royaltey—to share the excitement surrounding two beloved community events: the Indoor Plant Clinic at Bowman Library and the annual Seed Exchange at the...
Oct 17, 2025
On this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomes Elizabeth Baldwin, Unit Coordinator and Page County Associate Extension Agent, to demystify the world beneath our feet. Together, they explore why soil sampling is a game-changer for homeowners, gardeners, and farmers alike, and how understanding your soil...
Sep 19, 2025
As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, gardeners are faced with both new challenges and exciting opportunities. In this episode of "The Valley Today," host Janet Michael talks with Joanne Royaltey, a Frederick County Associate Extension Agent and Master Gardener, to...
Jun 20, 2025
In the latest episode of Valley Today, hosted by Janet Michael, the focus was on Waterwise Gardening, featuring an in-depth discussion with Joanne Royalty, a Program Associate from the Frederick County Extension Office and a Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener. Though typically known for her expertise on the...